Newport Beach California Temple Pictures
The Newport Beach Temple graces a hillside above Bonita Canyon Drive in one of Southern California’s most desirable communities — its 90-foot seashell-toned granite spire and beautifully landscaped grounds a serene presence amid the upscale neighborhoods of Orange County. The 6th temple built in California and the 122nd in the world, it was dedicated on August 28, 2005, and serves members throughout Orange County’s 16 stakes. Our collection of Newport Beach Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings captures this beautiful temple in a range of styles and sizes.
Summer Sunrise
by Rory Wallwork
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Glorious Sunset
by Taylor Yardley
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Flower Pathway
by Lance Bertola
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Sunny Aerial
by Alan Fullmer
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Sunrise
by Taylor Yardley
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Be Still My Soul
by Alan Fullmer
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Lift Me Up
by Alan Fullmer
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Walk in the Light
by Alan Fullmer
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Heavenly Light
by Rory Wallwork
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Afternoon Aerial
by Alan Fullmer
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Late Evening
by Alan Fullmer
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Summer Sunrise Painting
by Brent Borup
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For Eternity
by Rory Wallwork
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Summer Sunset
by Rory Wallwork
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Flora Watercolor Painting
by Katauna Davis
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Sunrise Reflection
by Rory Wallwork
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Sunrise Illustration
by Steve Weller
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Golden Foundations
by AJ Buruca
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Oil Painting
by Tausha Schumann
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Summer Flowers
by Rory Wallwork
About the Newport Beach California Temple
Announced on April 21, 2001 — the same day as the Redlands California and Sacramento California temples — and dedicated on August 28, 2005 by President Gordon B. Hinckley, the Newport Beach Temple is the 122nd operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the 6th built in California, and the 2nd in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, following the Los Angeles Temple. The 17,800-square-foot temple sits on 8.8 acres at 2300 Bonita Canyon Drive and is clad in Salisbury pink granite from North Carolina, resulting in its distinctive earth-tone seashell color — a change from the original off-white design made in response to neighbor concerns during the approval process. The Church worked closely with the Newport Beach Planning Commission and city council over two years, ultimately reducing the spire height from 124 feet to 90 feet and agreeing to turn off exterior flood lighting by 11:00 p.m. Those compromises won over even staunch opponents, who publicly embraced the solution and said they were ready to move forward as a community.
The temple's approval story is one of the more remarkable in recent Church history. On January 13, 2005, as the Angel Moroni statue was placed atop the spire, a rare and striking solar halo appeared around the sun — a phenomenon that drew widespread attention and dissipated once the statue was secured in place. During a five-week public open house, 118,861 people toured the temple. President Hinckley's dedication was his final California temple dedication, and he was visibly moved by the setting and the warm reception of the Orange County community.
Newport Beach Temple Photos, Art & Prints
The Newport Beach Temple's hillside setting — its warm granite exterior catching the Southern California light, surrounded by the lush landscaping and canyon backdrop of Orange County — makes it a particularly photogenic temple in the golden hours of morning and evening. The Pacific light of Orange County, with its warm tones and vivid blue skies, creates beautiful conditions for temple photography throughout the year. Our collection features photography and fine art capturing the temple in this stunning Southern California setting.
Newport Beach Temple prints make a meaningful and inspirational gift for members throughout Orange County — and for anyone with a connection to this beautifully sited temple in one of California's most iconic communities. Perfect for weddings, mission homecomings, new homes, and other milestone occasions.